Scotland begin their 2013 Six Nations campaign with a game against England at Twickenham on Feb 3.

Johnson has previously taken charge of both Wales and the United States, making him the leading candidate, but former Glasgow Warriors coach Sean Lineen is reportedly also under consideration.

"I have not had a chance to speak to the (SRU) officials but I intend to in the next week or so," Johnson said.

"That will decide where I am placed in the job and if the job suits me, and if it suits them for me to take it. "I am secure in the fact that I have come here for a couple of years and I have only just started."